Why the Ford Foundation Has Committed $60M in New Funding to Protect Elections Ford's new leader, Heather Gerken, a voting rights scholar, outlines a grant-making strategy designed to battle polarization’s “gale-force winds.”

Look to the helpers. Thank you, Ford Foundation!

#fordfoundation #protectdemocracy #democracymatters

www.philanthropy.com/opinion/comm...

Check out Repair Cafe -- a community space that matches up volunteers to fix various household items, jewelry, electronics, etc. Fewer items are put into landfills and you get to celebrate by ringing the "We Fixed It" bell!

#repaircafe
#fixitdontthrowitaway
#repairculture
#communitybuilding

Fortune Cookie

Yes...all my life. Thanks for the validation, Fortune Cookie!

#fortunecookies #nogutsnoglory #dancingintheirlight #yearofthehorse

Joshua Robison, Husband to Michael Tilson Thomas, Dies at 79 | KQED Robison, a constant presence at San Francisco Symphony events, died in his sleep at home Sunday night.

One of the greatest love stories I have ever known. Heartfelt condolences to MTT and to all who knew/worked/loved Joshua

www.kqed.org/arts/1398703...

dancing

Happy Chinese New Year!

#chinesenewyear #yearofthehorse #dancingintheirlight

With Ralph Remington at his book launch at City Lights Book in San Francisco.

Penetrating Whiteness

My testimonial

Congrats @ralphremington.bsky.social on the launch of your powerful book, Penetrating Whiteness. If ever a book to read to grapple with the times that we are in, this is it. Run, don't walk, to get your copy.

#ralphremington #penetratingwhiteness #artandactivism

philip glass leaves the Kennedy Center

The Chinn sisters with Philip Glass

Thank you, Philip Glass. With love from the Chinn sisters.

#philipglass #artiststakeastand #MoralCourage #CreativeResistance #KennedyCenter

Washington National Opera Is Leaving the Kennedy Center

Another Profile in Courage. Thank you, WNO.

Getting rid of rancid memories.

My year-end ritual: get rid of things that trigger bad memories.

Good culinary shopping news for Foster City/the Peninsula Region (California)!

Historic Bay Area amphitheater gets second lease on life Zendaya got her start acting at the theater.

Historic Bay Area amphitheater gets second lease on life www.sfgate.com/sf-culture/a...

Shout-out for yodeling? Swiss seek recognition from UN cultural agency as tradition turns modern The Swiss government is looking for a shout-out from the U.N. cultural agency to include yodeling on its list of intangible cultural heritage.

apnews.com/article/swit... 
Shout-out for yodeling? Swiss seek recognition from UN cultural agency as tradition turns modern

I'm down for this!

My 3rd book! On sale starting Nov 21!

My 3rd book which is inspired by my Polynesian nightclub days. Filled with nearly 100 illustrations, this educational art book is perfect for coloring enthusiasts of all ages!

This will be available for online sales starting Nov 21!

#polynesiannights #dancingintheirlight #culturalheritage

Vote Yes on Prop 50

CA friends -- Vote YES on Prop50 to temporarily redistrict our congressional maps through 2030 to fight back against Trump's schemes to rig and steal control of Congress next year.

Voting is underway now. Spread the word.

#yesonProp50, #stopthepowergrab

Carmel Int'l Film Fest

In front of the step and repeat

With filmmaker and director of Fault Line, Lauren Himmelvo.

Hooking up with filmmaker Lauren Himmelvo, director of Fault Line, at the Carmel Int'l Film Fest! Est in 1929 (3 years before the Venice Int'l Film Fest), CIFF is the first int'l film fest. And it was founded by a woman: Mildred Taylor!

#carmelinternationalfilmfest #laurenhimmelvo #carmel

Boosted!

Double boosted: COVID and flu shots...done. Vaccines save lives — period.

#VaccinesWork #ScienceOverStupidity #GetBoosted #FluShot

American Film Market

AFM is one of the premiere film acquisition, development, and networking events in the world. I'll be there in November to pitch DANCING IN THEIR LIGHT to potential partners and investors. Wish me luck!

#dancingintheirlight #afm2025

My AAA travel agent, Tara Brewer, holding up one of her favorite books!

A shout-out to my AAA travel agent, Tara Brewer, based in Salt Lake City.

What sets Tara apart is how far she goes beyond the basics. She calls me before I take off to make sure I am all set, checks in to see how I am when I land. Concierge service at its finest!

#AAA #DancingInTheirLight

Top Ten Takeaways from My Cannes Experience
Attending the 2025 Cannes International Film Festival was a deeply inspiring and unforgettable experience.
I’ve shared my reflections on my blog—read the full post here!

www.debbiechinn.com/.../top-ten-....

Recovery Arts Project And Bigvision Partner To Combat Addiction Through The Arts The Recovery Arts Project and Bigvision have announced at partnership aimed at addressing the addiction epidemic through the power of the arts. T

Proud to be collaborating with the visionary Sean Daniels, who’s leading a powerful new creative hub in NYC for artists in recovery. I'm honored to support this work as we build space for bold, authentic storytelling in theatre, TV, animation, and film.

#ArtistsInRecovery #RecoveryArtsProject

with Holly Ward after we just received our accredited badges at the Cannes Int'l Film Festival, May 13, 2025!

Memories of Cannes and when we got our official badges on Day One of the Cannes International Film Fest (May 13, 2025)

#cannesinternationalfilmfestival #marchedufilm

With the Creative Team for the film, “The Road to Sydney” at the Cannes International Film Festival

The real Sydney next to her movie poster, “The Road the Sydney” at the Cannes International Film Festival.

With the extraordinary creative team of “The Road To Sydney”, the true story of Jay Loyola’s transition to becoming Sydney. Congrats on being featured at the Cannes International Film Festival and for inviting us to be at the premiere!

#theroadtosydney
#cannes2025

At the red carpet entrance of the Cannes International Film Festival!

Pulitzer Prize Winner for Fearlessness

After WaPo refused to run her political cartoon, Ann Telnaes resigned.

Now that she's won the PULITZER PRIZE Winner for Fearlessness, double shame on you, WaPo.

#shameonwapo #anntelnaes #letcartoonistspeak #karma

THIS is DEI

A reminder....

Burn, Elon, burn.

Don't mess with the penguins.

Been away from this site for a bit. Checking in: Is he dead yet?

He really does have small hands.

From the Felon who has a 50-word vocabulary.

How Hitler Dismantled a Democracy in 53 Days He used the constitution to shatter the constitution.

He's beating Hitler. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...